# Physics Lab AR vs Industry Race

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Physics Lab AR at 48% against Industry Race's 0%. Physics Lab AR also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). Industry Race's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Physics Lab AR sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Industry Race asks for nothing beyond the download.

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, Industry Race every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Lab AR | Industry Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **47.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turtle Sim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568741108) | [Succubus Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/954212372) |

## What reviewers say

### Physics Lab AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-lab-ar/id1298984261)

Explore physics through interactive virtual experiments and augmented reality. Build and test electrical circuits with over 100 components, visualize electromagnetic fields, and even design your own galaxy. Ideal for students, teachers, and curious minds of all ages.

**Highlights:** Virtual lab with AR mode, Build 3D electric circuits, 100+ circuit components, Precise scientific calculations, Electromagnetic field visualization, Design custom galaxies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Component Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| 60 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 680 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280  Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app
- 🚀 Awesome app
- 💡 Good app idea
- 👍 Helpful for learning
- 👍 Useful for teachers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unstable app
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🔧 Needs improvements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening experiments or circuits
- Wires don't attach properly
- Objects fall through the table
- Camera position issues
- App freezes or becomes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add more components like transistors and potentiometers
- Improve camera controls and view options
- Implement saving and loading of circuits
- Add more tutorials and explanations
- Support for Vietnamese and other languages


### Industry Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/industry-race/id1447488110)

This strategy game pits two rival inventors against each other to build industrial empires and conquer space. Players manage factories, production, and employees to develop innovations and overcome challenges.

**Highlights:** Rival inventor competition, Factory and production management, Employee hiring and management, Industrial empire development, Multiple difficulty levels, Space conquest goal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Lab AR free?

Physics Lab AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Industry Race free?

Industry Race is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Physics Lab AR or Industry Race have ads?

Neither Physics Lab AR nor Industry Race shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Physics Lab AR or Industry Race?

Physics Lab AR ships an update every 2 months, and Industry Race every 19 months. Most recently, Physics Lab AR was updated on October 22, 2026 and Industry Race on October 13, 2026.

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